Lebanon · Eastern Mediterranean
Manakish
Also known as مناقيش, Manakeesh
A round Lebanese flatbread brushed with olive oil and often za'atar before baking, closer to a savory pizza base than a loaf, eaten folded fresh from the oven.
Method
Stone Deck Oven
Hydration
62%
water to flour
Glycemic index
66
Medium GI
Energy
290 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 2
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 4
- chewiness
- 5
- aroma
- 7
- moistness
- 5
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 290 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Thin oiled crust
- Soft chewy base
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
- Fat / Butter
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.